Minnesotans with disabilities enter a new decade with the start of 2020. A look back at 2019 reveals a year of gains and losses for the community. Much progress was…
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Our fund drive has reached the goal
Happy New Year! And, thank you to everyone who donated to the Access Press Matching Fund Campaign! Thank you for supporting quality disability-focused journalism. We’re still tallying the final numbers,…
Many disability groups are marking major anniversaries
The January issue of Access Press is a time to look forward to a new decade. It is also a time to honor some of the state’s community-based disability service…
Suicide is forum topic
Law enforcement leaders from across the state gathered in Bloomington in December to talk about how best to respond to people threatening to harm or kill themselves. Bloomington Police Chief…
HealthPartners shutters home care unit
HealthPartners will shutter its St. Paul-based home-care unit, eliminating 70 jobs by January 31 — its third round of layoffs in six weeks in 2019. The decision to close Integrated…